Responsibilities
- Provide coaching and mentoring to a team of underwriters
- Manage underwriting and rate strategies to promote profitable growth
- Manage relationships with key internal stakeholders in order to identify opportunities for service improvement to ensuremercial viability and customer satisfaction.
- Underwrite and analyze new and renewal business within delegated authority levels.
- Develop and maintain relationships with distributors (agents and brokers) in support of business retention and new business and work with customers and distributors (agents & brokers) to determine their insurance-related needs and provide solutions.
- Support the organization's sales culture by being a trusted advisor for agents, brokers, and customers.
Basic Qualifications :
Middle Markets Underwriting Manager Associate :
- High School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area
- High School Diploma or Equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area
- Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 3 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area
- Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 8 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area
- Experience with Microsoft Office
Preferred Qualifications :
- Bachelors Degree
- Advanced knowledge of line / s of business
- Ability to manage and build rapport with team
- Excellent organizational, written, oralmunication and presentation skills
- Advanced knowledge of the insurance industry and the legal and regulatory guidelines
- 6 months or more of supervisory or management experience
- Established Producer relationships
- Advanced skills in relationship building, active listening, needs analysis, and win-win negotiating
- Strong presentation skills and a solutions and service orientation
- CPCU
- Advanced knowledge of product lines and insurance industry
- Excellent skills in relationship building
- Strong presentation skills
- Results oriented
pensation for roles at Zurich varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience.
As required by local law, Zurich provides in good faith a reasonable range ofpensation for roles. For additional information about our Total Rewards, Click here.
Other rewards may include short term incentive bonuses and merit increases. Candidates with salary expectations outside of the range are encouraged to apply, and will be considered based on experience, skill, and education.
The salary provided is a nationwide market range and has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location where the position may be filled.
The starting salary range for this position is $130, - $175,
As a condition of employment at Zurich, employees must adhere to any COVID-related health and safety protocols in place at that time ( / / zurichna / careers / faq).
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Now is the time to move forward and make a difference. At Zurich, we want you to share your unique perspectives, experiences and ideas so we can grow and drive sustainable change together.
As part of a leading global organization, Zurich North America has over 150 years of experience managing risk and supporting resilience.
Today, Zurich North America is a leading provider ofmercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals.
We serve more than 25 industries, from agriculture to technology, and we insure 90% of the Fortune 500®. Our growth strategy is not limited to our business.
As an employer, we strive to provide ongoing career development opportunities, and we foster an environment where voices are diverse, behaviors are inclusive, actions drive equity, and our people feel a sense of belonging.
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Location(s) : AM - New York, AM - Westchester
Remote Working : Hybrid
Schedule : Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered : No
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